Erling Haaland's second-half strike fired City to a priceless 2-1 Etihad win over leaders Arsenal and within three points of the Premier League summit. Amidst a raucous Etihad backdrop, Rayan Cherki had fired City into a 16th minute lead after bamboozling the Gunners defence with a sublime piece of skill before drilling home a sweetly struck shot. We dive into the tactical battle, where City found the edge against a resilient Arsenal, and discuss what this result means for the run-in as the gap at the top tightens. Is the momentum now swinging back to City? And how damaging could this defeat be for Arsenal’s title hopes? Plus, standout performances, key moments, and what both sides need to do next as the Premier League race takes another dramatic turn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luis Diaz has become a core component of Vincent Kompany’s Bundesliga-winning side, quickly establishing himself in Bayern Munich’s free-scoring forward line as they secured a 35th title. With Harry Kane once again Bayern’s main man and Michael Olise bewitching defenders from the right, Diaz’s outstanding opening season at Bayern could easily be overlooked. But the […] The post Luis Diaz, the ‘worker’ who makes Bayern’s champions click appeared first on Soccer America.

AC Milan and Juventus both took a big step towards qualification for next season’s Champions League with respective victories over Verona and Bologna on Sunday. Adrien Rabiot swept home the only goal in Milan’s 1-0 win at Verona, giving his team an eight-point cushion on Como and Roma in fifth and sixth, while Juve are […] The post AC Milan, Juventus close in on Champions League qualification appeared first on Soccer America.

Is this what cost the Gunners?

Lamine Yamal could be one of the favorites to win the next Ballon d'Or, according to Neymar. That Lamine Yamal is one of the biggest breakout stars in world soccer in recent decades is beyond debate. Not only fans see him that way, but so do some of his peers. In this case, Neymar singled out the young Barcelona winger as a potential Ballon d’Or winner in the near future. “I truly believe he is one of the greatest teenage sensations soccer has ever seen,” Neymar said about Yamal in a recent interview with Ziggo Sport. “There was Messi, there was me… but what this kid is doing at 18 years old is simply unreal.” The Brazilian star echoed what has become clear when analyzing Yamal’s performances: his rapid rise to the top of world soccer. In three months, he will turn 19 and is already one of the best players on the planet, achieving that status much earlier than most of this century’s legends. In fact, at that age Neymar was just beginning to stand out with Santos and was not selected for 2010 FIFA World Cup with the Brazil national team. Messi, meanwhile, was not yet a key figure for Argentina or Barcelona at that stage. Lamine Yamal of Barcelona Yamal a Ballon d’Or favorite, according to Neymar In the same interview, Neymar also addressed Barcelona’s elimination from the UEFA Champions League this week against Atletico Madrid, particularly focusing on what it meant for Lamine Yamal. “I felt for him when they were eliminated from the UCL. He gave everything and even sparked the comeback,” said the Santos forward. “But that’s soccer—anything can happen.” Despite that setback, Neymar believes Lamine Yamal will continue his rise to the top of world soccer, with plenty of success ahead, including in the Champions League. “His time is coming. I hope he wins it next year,” Ney said. “And why not the Ballon d’Or as well? He’s special—one of those players I’ll always be rooting for.” Yamal has already come close to the Ballon d’Or Neymar naming an 18-year-old as a Ballon d’Or favorite may seem premature, but recent performances support that claim. Lamine Yamal has been so impressive that, despite his age, he already came close to winning the award last year. At the 2025 ceremony, France Football awarded the prestigious prize to Ousmane Dembele for his performances with Paris Saint-Germain. However, Yamal finished close behind, placing second in the voting after shining for Barcelona and Spain.

Watch extended highlights of Paris Saint Germain and Lyon, player stats, results and goals from Ligue 1, April 19, 2026 The post Paris Saint Germain vs Lyon Highlights and Goals appeared first on DasFootball.

Advantage City?

Harry Kane is out of the blocks like a bullet in 2026, opening a big lead over 2025’s clear winner Kylian Mbappe and everyone else.

Erling Haaland likened Bernardo Silva to Fabio Cannavaro as Manchester City earned a potentially crucial 2-1 win over Arsenal in the Premier League title race. City remain second in the table, but are now just three points behind leaders Arsenal, with a game in hand. Rayan Cherki opened the scoring at the Etihad Stadium with […] The post ´You were like f****** Cannavaro´ – Haaland lauds Silva´s impact in Arsenal win appeared first on Soccer News.

Inter Milan have performed a dramatic transfer u-turn on Marcus Thuram, and are now determined to keep the France forward after his stunning run of form has silenced talk of a summer exit. According to Il Giornale, via FCInterNews, Inter are fully aware of Thuram’s value and will do everything possible to retain him. Regardless […] The post Inter Milan Prepared To ‘Do Everything They Can’ To Sign France Forward To New Deal After Transfer U-Turn appeared first on SempreInter.com.